Neighbourhood connections may be the answer to combatting residential petty crime, a new survey commissioned by AMI Insurance found.
In New Zealand, the Natural Hazards Resilience Partnership has been signed to enhance the country's coordination and cooperation in responding to, and recovering from, major natural disasters.
As New Zealanders are expecting more extreme weather events as a result of climate change, they want more to be done to reduce the risks and costs of these events to help keep insurance affordable and available.
Fidelity Life has partnered with Westpac New Zealand to introduce a new digital tool designed to help customers navigate life and income protection insurance.
While many New Zealanders feel confident in their financial decisions, there are significant gaps between their financial goals and actual holdings of investment products, according to new research published by the Financial Markets Authority, a government agency responsible for financial regulation.
Natural Hazards Commission (NHC) has secured a significant boost in reinsurance protection for New Zealand, with NZ$10.3bn ($6.2bn) locked in from 1 June 2025 to help protect homeowners from the impact of natural hazards.
International specialty (re)insurance MGA Rokstone has appointed Mr Rama Chandran as leader of its operations in APAC, following the completion of his notice period at QBE International. In his new role, he will lead Rokstone's its expansion across the market.
Canopius has appointed Mr Brodie English as head of casualty, ANZ and Mr Rob Barnum as head of financial lines, APAC.
Halliwell, a forensic and technical consultancy, has expanded its services in APAC following the acquisitions of IMPARTA Engineers, an insurance-focused technical engineering and structural diagnostics consultancy, and asset purchase of du Chateau Chun, a firm of specialist building regulation, code and compliance advisors.
The Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance (ANZIIF) has appointed Mr Scott Hawkins to its Board.